Proper use of pavements

Proper use of pavements

From Pelita

For low-income people, the presence of sidewalk food stalls is
gladdening, because they can eat at reasonable prices. Wealthier
people, on the other hand, can afford to eat at restaurants.

However, the Jakarta Metropolitan Administration has been
working hard to make the city look nice and clean by removing
illegal makeshift constructions found in many parts of the city.

Now what about the vendors who run their business on
pavements? Their business activities are not only a real
hindrance to pedestrians, but also to traffic. Some of them
produce dirty water and other wastes which make the surroundings
dirty and uncomfortable. Besides, motorcyclists often make use of
pavements which endangers pedestrians' safety. It is time the
city administration took action against the improper use of
pavements, a facility for pedestrians.

Sidewalk vendors should be housed in a special building. The
idea of Pujasera (center for food stalls) should be made more
popular in catering to the needs of the low-income group.

AMIR HUSEIN D.

Jakarta